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Lisa Smart is one of the MPs calling for change, in what's being described as a financial literacy crisis among Gen Z

Gen Z turning to influencers over school for money advice

Chris Kamara in his Sheffield United days.

Former United fave Kamara shares sad update amid ongoing health battle

TikTok's new Smart Keyword Filters feature

TikTok is making some major changes to the way you use it

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

"I help Sheffielders shop designer for less-and earn while they do it"

United fans all saying the same thing after positive transfer verdict

Blades need to heed lessons from costly mistake on this day in 2021

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

Sheffield United fan gallery v Bristol City as Blades book Wembley place

United fans sent Wembley warning amid police action, club bans threat

A portrait drawn with makeup by Margit van der Zwan.

Makeup portraits in the Instagram era

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

From AI companions to targeted ads, the web can exert a huge 'digital influence' on young users

What parents must know about 'digital influence', and its risk to kids

A new sexual health van officially launched in Sheffield this week with free,, confidential testing.

Sheffield's new sexual health van hits the road

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

WATCH: Animals throw VE day party at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Martin Lynch taking a cold water bath in his wheelie bin

Man dips in cold water wheelie bin every morning for 222 days

Logitech is putting out some very tempting deals as part of Amazon's tech week

Best Logitech Tech Week deals: Up to 53% off top-rated gadgets

A man was allegedly assaulted on Fargate at 3am on May 5, 2025.

Man hospitalised after city centre attack

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

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Sheffield Trans Girl shares her story

Ofcom's collection of new law changes are aimed at keeping children safer online

How Ofcom’s new online safety changes will protect your child

Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented

The UK's technology secretary says he will be watching how TikTok's curfew for young people plays out

What a potential 'social media curfew' could mean for parents

The dopamine diet is the latest digital detox trend taking off on social media.

Three top tips on how to do a digital detox and avoid scrolling

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

Burnley fans clash with United players as ugly fall-out continues

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

Aaron Mushet, who has started an addiction support group after beating addiction himself

Young man from Sheffield help others deal with addiction

Wilder’s message to United fans as automatic Prem hopes written off

A mother and son from Sheffield assaulted a woman with a crowbar and kicked her in front of her children over a “family feud.”

Mother-son duo beat woman with a crowbar in front of her children

Opportunity missed: Jack Robinson of Sheffield United stands dejected at the final whistle after the Blades fell to a costly 1-0 defeat against Millwall at Bramall Lane.

United players take steps to arrest form slump amid "insane" fight

New research has revealed the most toe-curling mobile mishaps that leave Brits red-faced and flustered

Britain’s top phone faux pas revealed

Wilder at passionate best voicing frustration shared by rivals

Convicted murderer James White (left) held a razor to a prison officer's neck in a bid to take his keys. Jack Rose (top left), who is now a prisoner in Doncaster, assisted in the plot.

'Snapchat killer' held razor to hostage prison officer's neck

Lucia Gorman 'bored club girl' back in front of the camera

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Police were called after reports of a man with a gun near Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Photo: David Kessen, National World

Police sent to scene after reports of man with gun near popular park

Close relative Saleh Als Irkal had paid tribute to Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi after the 16 year old's tragic death. Photo: National World / South Yorkshire Police

Relative thanks city and tells how dead boy came here to be safe

Arundel Emporium on Matilda Street will have independent stalls, food, drink and entertainment.

Independent emporium launching in city centre